MRI Technologist I, PRN

Performs MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages. Maintains patient safety.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and checks patients prior to MRI procedure.

• Acquires and reviews patient questionnaire, chart and data/requisition to determine contraindication of having MRI examination.

• Verifies and validates patient screening safety form.

• Performs MRI procedures required per protocol and performs daily QA.

• Performs venipunctures and maintains competencies.

• Educates patients regarding MRI procedures, equipment and exam.

• Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.

• Assists with scheduling of patients.

• Administers proper contrast related to patient having MRI exam.

• Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS.

• Completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.

• Immediately reports any malfunctions and observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.

• Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.

• Processes billing via RIS.

• Instructs and mentors new hires and Radiology students.

• Learns new technical information and skills.

• Attends in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.

• Potentially rotates through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT.

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), or R.T.(S)(ARRT), or R.T.(T)(ARRT), in good standing. Or must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(N) (ARRT) in good standing or be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Note: ARDMS and NMTCB are primary pathways

• Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: R.T.(MR)(ARRT) required within one year of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.

• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills are required to provide excellent care to patients and families.

• Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist or experience in other imaging modalities preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

• Requires frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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